30525 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 30525 (Clayton, Georgia) pay a median of $1,425/year in property taxes on homes valued at $267,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 39% below the Georgia state average of 0.87%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 30525 is approximately $119, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rabun County. This is $419 less than the Georgia average of $1,844/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Georgia, 30525 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 30746 (0.53%) and 31518 (0.53%).

In Clayton, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $58,374, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Georgia law provides a $2,000 homestead exemption off assessed value statewide, and Rabun County may offer additional exemptions for seniors or agricultural properties. File your homestead exemption claim by April 1 with the Rabun County Assessor to secure the $2,000 deduction on your tax bill. Contact the Rabun County Assessor's office to confirm eligibility for senior, disabled, or veteran exemptions available in the county.